How to travel from Miami to Washington, United States of America

The distance between Miami and Washington is around 935 miles (1,504km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Miami to Washington by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Miami (MIA) to Reagan Washington (DCA).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $235
Operated by

American Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Washington Union Station.

  • Duration23h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    $140
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Bus

Take the bus to West Palm Beach FL and then to Washington.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $205
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Washington.

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Distance1,054 miles (1,696km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miami and Washington

There are several options for getting from Miami to Washington by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $140 and will take around 23h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $235.

The distance between Miami and Washington is around 935 miles (1,504km).

It takes around 3hrs to get from Miami and Washington by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Miami to Washington is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx $235.

The cheapest way to travel between Miami and Washington, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $140 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Miami and Washington. It typically takes around 23h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Miami to Washington. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tri-Rail Station Rail Northbound and Miami Amtrak Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 23h 45m.

Amtrak run train services between Miami and Washington. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 23h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Miami and Washington. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Miami to Washington. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in West Palm Beach FL. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Palmland Bus Lines, Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Miami and Washington. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Miami and Washington. Flights depart from Miami (MIA) and arrive at Reagan Washington (DCA). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Miami and Washington with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.

American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta fly between Miami and Washington. Flights depart from Miami (MIA) and and arrive into Reagan Washington (DCA). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.

The flight from Miami to Washington typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Miami (MIA) and and arrive into Reagan Washington (DCA).

The closest major airport to Washington is Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) (DCA) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Washington. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) (BWI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Miami and Washington. The distance is around 1,054 miles (1,696km) by road and it will take around 17h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miami to Washington is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around $235.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Miami and Washington

Transport options from Miami to Washington
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3hrs
$235
every 20 mins1,504km (935 miles)
Fly to Washington Dulles (IAD)3h 30m
$255
hourly1,539km (956 miles)
Plane and Train3h 30m
$245
hourly1,591km (988 miles)
Train
23h 45m
$140
4 times a day1,885km (1,171 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
$205
once daily1,910km (1,187 miles)
Drive
17h 15m
$105
on demand1,696km (1,054 miles)

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Airports near Washington

The following major airports near Washington offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

DCA
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3 miles (5km) from Washington
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
International Airport
Distance
22 miles (36km) from Washington
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
International Airport
Distance
28 miles (45km) from Washington